International Women’s Day 2026 – Jesme Wales of Edrington UK
"I think we all have the occasional wobble; maybe sometimes doubting your abilities – but I’m very fortunate to be surrounded by amazing colleagues"
International Women’s Day 2026 – Julie Dalton of The Adamson group
"My early career was spent working in businesses led predominantly by men – carving out my own path required resilience, confidence and determination"
International Women’s Day 2026 – Dr Kirstie McCallum of Whyte & Mackay
"While I’m proud that my commitment to the craft spoke louder than my gender, there’s no denying those early days felt like forging a new path"
International Women’s Day 2026 – Shona Goodlad of Sky Business
“Be yourself. And back other women. I’ve always had a fantastic ‘work girl gang’ who lift me up, and it's my responsibility to do the same for others”
International Women’s Day 2026 – Stacy Campbell of MCM Solicitors
"Seek out people you trust – advisers, colleagues or managers – and learn from them. The industry benefits from a mix of perspectives, so your view matters"
International Women’s Day 2026 – Victoria Bonnar of Annandale Distillery
"When I first started out as a whisky tour guide, I would get the occasional aficionados trying to humiliate me – this only encouraged me to know my stuff"
Matheson Lawson Solicitors – from behind the bar to behind the brief
Maureen McKee Matheson and Victoria Lawson's law firm is built upon real-life experience, including a decade of pulling pints
Why not use quiet time for a refresh behind the bar?
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Politicians who don’t understand the trade make bad decisions
SLTN Award winner Mike Grieve, of Glasgow's Sub Club, calls for better political engagement with Scotland's hospitality businesses
A new chapter for The Gannet team as they open Eleven Fifty Five
Chef-owner Peter McKenna and Maître D’ Kevin Dow have been busy preparing the Finnieston space for its new incarnation
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